War mothers honor unknown soldier. The 81 Missouri war mothers who have just returned from a pilgimage to the graves of their hero sons in France, paid tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier upon their arrival in Washington. Gen. John J. Pershing, a native of Missouri, assisted them in the ceremony. Left to right: Mrs. Ida Owen, Mrs. Clara Kennedy, Mrs. Kate Thompson and Gen. Pershing

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